THE BIG BANG!!!

This is a swing dancing camp for Lindy Hoppers to let themselves loose, go wild, and feel like they lived in a fairy tale for a weekend. We want to dance dance dance, improve our dancing, and spread the love of swing.

Organized by a dream team from Bangkok Swing, we are super excited to host and jam with you on the dance floor ; )

Bands

TWO SPECTACULAR SWING BANDS IN ONE STELLAR SWING CAMP

PREPARE FOR AN EXPLOSIVE JAM

THE SHIRT TAIL STOMPERS

CASEY MACGILL & FRIENDS

The Shirt Tail Stompers is one London’s top vintage jazz bands, who have quickly made a name for themselves at home and internationally. They are heavily influenced by Fats Waller, Fletcher Henderson, Wingy Manone and many other greats from the swing and trad jazz era of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s! Lindy Hoppers are very close to their hearts and the band have relished making people’s feet move all over the world.

Casey Macgill along with two other members of his band will also be playing with The Shirt Tail Stompers this year! “I’ve played a lot of music with a lot of people,” he says “and one thing I’ve learned is to tailor my arrangements to the individual players. It gives each musical situation a unique sound.”

And so this year, we’re excited to bring to you the collaboration between the two bands and can’t wait to listen, dance, smile, and laugh with all of you at Big Bang 2018!

Competitions

OPENJACK & JILL

This will be a social dance competition open to everyone. Leaders and followers will be randomly drawn to dance together to several songs of varying styles and tempos, but will be judged as individuals in the preliminary rounds. Dancers selected to dance in the finals will be randomly assigned a partner again, but will be judged as a couple as they dance in a spotlight format.

ENTRY FEE: 300 THB per Individual

ADVANCEDJACK & JILL

This will be a social dance competition open to advanced dancers. Leaders and followers will be randomly drawn to dance together to several songs of varying styles and tempos, but will be judged as individuals in the preliminary rounds. Dancers selected to dance in the finals will be randomly assigned a partner again, but will be judged as a couple as they dance in a spotlight format.

ENTRY FEE: 300 THB per Individual

SOLO JAZZ

Solo jazz involves vintage solo dances from the American (and particularly African-American) jazz dance vernacular. Dancers compete in non-choreographed jazz roots dancing to music chosen by Big Bang organisers in the preliminary. The finals will be danced in a jam format to a live band.

ENTRY FEE: 300 THB per Individual

ADVANCEDSTRICTLY LINDY

This will be a competition open to advanced dancers who compete at a high national/international level. Dancers register as couples and will dance to music selected by Big Bang organisers. Although choreographed sequences are not disallowed, the judges will be looking for spontaneity, creativity and connection to the music.

ENTRY FEE: 500 THB per Couple

Registration

REGULARFULL PASS

Includes:

* Workshops on Saturday & Sunday.
* All parties, shows, and live music from Thursday to Sunday.

10,500 THB

SOLD OUT

PARTY PASS

Includes:

* All parties, shows, and live music from Thursday to Sunday.

6,200 THB

SOLD OUT

Levels

INTERMEDIATE

(About 1 year)

Dancers who have taken a handful of classes and feel comfortable in the basics to social dance. Dancing in 6 and 8 count moves and transitions are incorporated into the dancing without hesitation.

INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED

(1.5-2.5 years)

Dancers who feel comfortable with incorporating musicality into the dancing. You are familiar with moves but would like to improve the execution, technique, and styling in your dancing. Tryouts will be held for this level.

ADVANCED

(Above 2.5 years)

You feel comfortable with incorporating musicality, adjusting to rhythm and tempos, and continue to use self-criticism to improve your dancing. You have the level to teach at your local scene and absorb new material quickly. Tryouts will be held for this level.

Housing & Travel

SAMPRAN RIVERSIDE

Sampran Riverside is where visitors can experience authentic Thai way of life and learn about our local wisdom. For decades it has been considered one of Bangkok’s favorite attractions because of the obvious dedication to preserving Thailand’s natural and cultural heritage by engaging with the local community.

BOOK HOUSING at SAMPRAN RIVERSIDE:

Step 1: Download & Fill in the Form
Each room is for 3 people – please sign up as a group of 3! If you reserve a room for 1 or 2 people, we may add a roommate if the rooms are full. Thank you for understanding the camp organising team!